Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs HemangiomaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewA hemangioma is a birthmark that grows during the first year of life and fades over time.SymptomsThe birthmark often appears as a rubbery, bright red nodule of extra blood vessels. It can appear on the face, scalp, chest, or back.TreatmentsIf a hemangioma interferes with vision or causes other symptoms, it can be treated with drugs or laser surgery. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use